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Market Capitalization Market capitalization is one of the simplest and most commonly used methods for valuing a publicly traded company. Example Scenario: Suppose XYZ Corp is a publicly traded technology company with 50 million shares outstanding, and the current share price is $20.
There are also structural differences of past acquisitions to take into account. Do they have the cash of debt/equity capacity to bid aggressively? This liquidity feature typically creates a private company discount of around 25-35% range. The status of the acquirer’s own share price will impact its acquisition currency.
Establish a valuation methodology : Choose the valuation methods that best suit your company and target industry, such as discountedcashflow, comparable company analysis, or precedent transactions. You may also need to engage external advisors, such as accountants, lawyers, or consultants, for specialized expertise.
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